2012-02-13 12:47:12 -

BAGSVAERD, DENMARK -- (Marketwire) -- 02/13/12 --


On 2 February 2012 Novo Nordisk initiated a share repurchase programme in
accordance with the provisions of the European Commission's regulation no
2273/2003 of 22 December 2003, also referred to as the Safe Harbour rules.





Under the programme Novo Nordisk will repurchase B shares for an amount up to
DKK 2.5 billion in the period from 2 February 2012 to 25 April 2012.



Company Announcement no 11 2012:
hugin.info/2013/R/1585005/496061.pdf : hugin.info/2013/R/1585005/496061.pdf



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